Holy Trinity Academy fundraising hits $1.2M toward $5M goal in Medicine Hat
The Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education gave tour groups a look at the new K-9 school on Wednesday as it works to raise funds for upgraded gyms, a theatre and an accessible playground.
Construction continues on Holy Trinity Academy, a new K-to-9 school in Medicine Hat set to fully open in fall 2027. The Alberta government is covering $65 million of the school's $70 million construction budget, while the Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education (MHCBE) runs a separate capital campaign to fund facility upgrades beyond that budget.
That campaign, launched in March, has raised $1.2 million toward a $5 million goal. MHCBE fundraising co-ordinator Amanda Fedor said the money will go toward expanded athletic facilities, an accessible playground and other school spaces. About $2.4 million is earmarked for bringing the school's gyms up to Alberta Schools' Athletic Association standards with full-size high school gymnasiums, while $1 million is needed for a barrier-free playground.
Sponsorship opportunities range from $1,000 for a theatre seat to $500,000 for each of the two gyms or $1 million for the theatre, with naming rights available for 25 years and tax receipts provided. Mark and Jody Dumanowski have contributed $60,000 toward the school's Sacred Space, which will feature restored stained glass windows originally from St. Teresa's Academy.
MHCBE superintendent Dwayne Zarichny said the gyms and theatre will give Medicine Hat community groups additional space for sports, recreation and performances. Zarichny, who is set to retire in fall 2027, called the project a capstone to his career and said multi-purpose facilities will be important as the city continues to grow.
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